Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-01-22
FROM EAsTERN CITIES.
Dsisg. Of the National
Beard Of Trade.


Nntlenal Resaantlsns.
WAsHIxGroE, Jan. sl--Ths Nationa
BlaFd ct Trade today discussed 10,
resolution faYDrinR Government aid ii
the Improvement OF the Columbi.
River. senator Doipb Of Oregon spokl
In its favor. The resolution was reject
ed.
Tbs following resolution. submitted
By the Chicago Board Of Trade, wal
adopted. after short discussion:
Res9fssd, Th4t the immediate atttn-
ton cf the National @ uaress be calIea
TO the eifect Of the contagious diseases
il animals upon the internal and ex-
taKnai eommerae OF the couutEy, and
provide for the centred and suppression
Of such diseases.
A resolution. proposed By the Gfnein-
natl Chamber OF OommeFcs. advocating
the repeal Of 90 much Of the Bland las
as provides for the arbitrary purchase
of bullion and the coinage of standard
silver dollars. and authorizing the Pres
ident Of the United States TO take such
steps in international intercourse and
treaty ebligatiensas viii promptly tend
towards the establishment Of a uniform
national system Of bi metaiism, and 70
make such appropriation a. may be
to make the Presidents
in this matter effective, vas
also adopted.
A resolution, also submitted by the
Chamber Of Commerce, ask
ing Congress to consider at an early day
he feasibility and practic ability of con
Vertine 81. 900, ,0c0 Oo0 Of the present
bonded debt into long term bonds, bear-
ng interest at the rate Of two per cent
per annum, with view to the use OF
hem as security for Natioeal Govern
nent deposits and other forms Of trust,
vas, after brief discussion, adopted.
A resolution. 70 the effect that the
nest imperative daty imposed npon
congress is ihs adoption Of measures
to protect and fortify the
'oast and sea ports Of our ccuntry, and
o make adequate appropriations there
or, and that the defeBee Of she harhors
4 Mes York and s q Francisco should
,e the work FIRST undertaken, as inv0lv-
na the largest risk and being she least
'Fotected Of our larger cities, was adopt
d, as was also resolution proposed by
he New York Board Of Trade aud
transportation, favorinQ reciprocity
Teaty With Canada and the Republic
I Mexico
LengshoFemen,s strike.
EKw YoRK, Jan. 2I.-The boycott by
be Longshoremen'a Union of freight
arried by she Old Dominion Steamship
company, proceeded With its usual vigoF
Dday on both sides. Tue lonRshore-
1en and the fsreign steamship com
anies are waiting for the storm TO
urst. The Post says that all the steam
hip companies, with one exception, are
to resist the action Of the
srikers, snd that the frst b0yootted
reieht handled BY any Of the steam
hip companies will be signal for q
eReral strik ,. The Longshoremen's
lnion has not only heyootted freight
arried by the Old Dominion Company.
at als0 the liRbtermen Who hav let
heir loads TO the Old Dominion Com
any, as well az the lighters whose cap-l
aims are not union men. IL is expected
hat the action of Judge Shipman 10
Isaipg an order conn cling the French
DmpaDy to receive freight that bad
cen brought into port By the Old Do
Union Company. will hurry along a
eneFal strike.
A Bold Attack Upsn Vice.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2I.-Tn the Senate
,day Mr.. Celquitt. in presenting a Pc
tion from the Women's Christian
empeEabee UIion Of the District of
said that he assumed ne re-
for the startling fec g re-
ssled in the petition, but be did an
ReT for the pure motives and high |
haracter Of those who laid il bsfofe |
ae Senate. The petition was bold and |
aggressive, and challenged investiea- |
on of ins facts. Il vas q piea which |
lethers and wives made to "this bodY |
I grave aud reverend seiRpiors' for pro- |
.siion against such an excess Of vice
I'd lawlessness as should MT oaly
I4rm, bat humiliate the Senate. They /
oman raised in behalf of society, |
nrity and public veal. Hs asked tnat
le petition be read at length and re-
srred TO the District Committee.
The petition was read. It charges
10 Commissioners Of the District Of
With disreRarding the purity,
Ifety and moral interests and rights of
le people. snd asserts that ia direct
olaeion of Law they have been for
lonths past permitting and protesting
lmbliug hesls, pool rooms and drink
q este blishmepts, as well as dens Of
and vice.Riving particulars
charges that q house owned by one
the Commissioners Is used as an
nee By the aeent Of the Loutsisna
late lottery. and that y. Hums. Of the
iquoT D@alerS Association, Is q bond
man Of one Of the Commissioners
therefore prays for thorough investt-
ation Of the facts, and for the proper
lfoEeement Of the law and the protec-
on sf homes within The District.
hr. HaWiey remarked thst the pesi
on Just read YES tremendous indict-
ent, aud q shocking revelation, aud be
lR0ested that Colqnitt sbould aooom-
any IL With a resolution calling for an
an severe investigation.
Colquitt said be did not feel IL inoum
mt on him 20 make any suggestion 20
% committee. He bad no doubt that
le COMMITTEES would be in foil sympa-
sinoas offsnses, aud Wouid suggest q
roper shape Of redress.
swamp Aands In 0Fegsa
WAsHTsoros, Jan. 2l.-In the matter
! swamp lands heretofore ceded TO the
tate Of OreRon. and embraced IN list
ambeF five. covering absat 81 coo
sres, the Secretary of the Interior has
Iade an order for the State 10 show
lase on or before Msnday, April f5tk /
ext, Why ths ceFthoate Of said list
aould not Be revoked and set aside. and
ef tLe lands ordered.
his action IL taken as the result Of en- /
lvwafigation. from which 10 sppears
at the list vas procured 10 be certified
lroagh fraud Of 3 government agent.
1arRed With the examination Of the
Inds. and others IN eanspiring with
I'm for that purpose-
Death Of mrs yserhees.
WksHrx0rox. Jan. 3l.-nFa. voorhees,,
ife OF Senator FesFhecs, died at their
.sidsnce IN this e!fv 81 5 o'eloek. Of
rate ptritsnitis. she wss taken sick
D Monday Iasa. With ooneestise ehills. |
SIIowed by inf am DAtion of the bowels,
hich tsrmiuated fatally. The remaiHs
lll Be taken 10 TsrFe Hate, Ina-,
robabty tonight, and the fausrAl ser
ices vii be hsld there on SandAE